I am diagnosised with Ductal Carcinoma. I have no family history and I'm 34. a few months ago, I gave myself a breast exam and was shocked to discover a lump. Having BC for me came with A LOT of complications. I am on a very powerful medication which I can not take during surgery, that has to be regulated constantly before and after surgery. I've had 2 surgeries, so far and it's been a total mess. I'm having a bilateral masectomy in November, and all of the complications are extremely overwhelming. I also have mental illnesses, which has been creeping back up on me. Its very frusterating because I know I must take my antipsychotic's, however I am positive that taking it since for almost 20 years is the reason I even have BC! The meds make my prolactin level around 100, the equivalent to a women who is pregnant (I have never had kids)! But thru all of these problems, I've realized how lucky I am... I'm a smoker... I have to quit it I want reconstructive surgery. I believe a God gave me BC in order to save me from dying of lung cancer. God is letting me know, I need to take care of myself!
I honestly have the most supportive family and friends who ever lived! To say my husband is the most supportive and caring man a girl could have would be an understatement! My parents and my sister, would do ABSOLUTLY anything for me, I have amazing aunts and uncles who are constantly sending me cards and gifts full of prayers and messages of love. I have friends who send me their daily prayers... I know I'm blessed because I have an Army of loved ones fighting by my side!
Hillsdale, MI
